Description
Cranberry pistachio white chocolate truffles combine luxurious French chocolate techniques with festive holiday flair. Jewel-toned dried cranberries and crunchy pistachios create an elegant confection sure to delight chocolate enthusiasts at any seasonal gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 16 ounces (454 grams) white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup (150 grams) dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup (125 grams) shelled pistachios, chopped
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 3 cups (360 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped pistachios
- Chopped cranberries
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whip the cream cheese until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Gently incorporate powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond extracts, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, cohesive consistency.
- Fold chopped cranberries and pistachios throughout the cream cheese base, ensuring even distribution of the nutty and fruity elements.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking tray to serve as a staging area for the truffles.
- Employ a small cookie scoop to portion the cream cheese mixture, then carefully roll each portion into delicate, uniform spheres.
- Arrange the newly formed truffle balls on the prepared tray, then transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour to solidify and develop structure.
- When the truffles have firmed, create a double boiler by positioning a heatproof bowl over simmering water to melt the white chocolate, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Using a fork or specialized dipping tool, immerse each chilled truffle into the molten white chocolate, ensuring complete and elegant coverage.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed truffles to the parchment-lined tray, immediately sprinkling with additional finely chopped pistachios and cranberries for visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Return the decorated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set completely.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Chilling helps these truffles develop a rich, creamy texture that melts smoothly in your mouth.
- Dipping in white chocolate creates a luxurious coating that complements the tangy cranberries and nutty pistachios.
- Make these ahead of time for stress-free entertaining or as a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg